IBM watsonx.ai
IBM's foundation-model and ML platform, self-serve via IBM Cloud without needing to contact sales.
Category: Development & Code · Agent & RAG frameworks
Features
IBM watsonx is IBM's foundation model and machine-learning platform for training, fine-tuning, and deploying AI models. Free Toolbox includes up to 300,000 tokens, 20 compute usage hours, and 100 documents monthly.
Essentials is a production pay-as-you-go tier from USD 0/month. Standard starts at USD 1,110/month according to IBM’s current pricing page; model and feature costs remain usage-based and can vary regionally.
- Foundation model platform for training, fine-tuning, and deploying AI models
- Free Toolbox: up to 300,000 foundation-model tokens, 20 compute usage hours, and 100 documents monthly
- Pay-as-you-go self-service bookable via IBM Cloud without a sales contact
- Supports open-source and proprietary large language models and machine learning workflows
- IBM Cloud integration with enterprise security and compliance
- Standard: from USD 1,110/month plus usage charges; Essentials from USD 0/month
Prices and plans
| Tier | Price | Period | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Toolbox | free | Month | Up to 300,000 foundation-model tokens/month, 20 compute usage hours, and 100 documents |
| Essentials | contact sales | Usage | Production deployments with model- and feature-specific pay-as-you-go pricing |
| Standard | USD 1,110 | Month plus usage | Enterprise production tier with pay-as-you-go model and feature costs Advanced support with SLA available from USD 200/month |
Limits
Free Toolbox includes up to 300,000 foundation-model tokens, 20 compute usage hours, and 100 documents monthly. Essentials is pay-as-you-go from USD 0/month; Standard starts at USD 1,110/month according to IBM. Model, hosting, and feature costs are additionally usage-based and prices may vary by country.
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FAQ
Is IBM watsonx.ai available for free?
Yes. A permanently free plan is published, not a time-limited trial.
Where is IBM watsonx.ai's vendor based?
IBM, based in USA. For data processing and privacy terms the vendor's own contract governs.
Is IBM watsonx.ai still active?
Live-checked against the official vendor page.
How many plans are documented for IBM watsonx.ai?
The catalog documents 3 plans with price, billing period, and included features.
Which use case is IBM watsonx.ai categorized for?
IBM watsonx.ai is listed in the catalog under “Development & Code.”
Where do the details about IBM watsonx.ai come from?
Prices, limits, and product details are documented against the listed official vendor page.
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Sources
- https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/watsonx/saas?topic=cloud-watsonxai-runtime-plans
- https://www.ibm.com/products/watsonx-ai/pricing
- https://www.ibm.com/watsonx
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